Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

William Samoei Ruto Biography and Timeline

Follow William Samoei Ruto through 2 dated historical records for Kenya.

William Samoei Ruto, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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2022–2022Years on this page

2022

Ruto Wins Presidential Election

President of Kenya · Nairobi · Government / Government of Kenya

William Ruto won the August presidential election and the Supreme Court subsequently dismissed challenges to his victory.

Ruto Takes Presidential Oath

President of Kenya · Nairobi · Government / Government of Kenya

William Ruto was inaugurated as Kenyas fifth president after Uhuru Kenyatta completed his second term.

Records, sources and methodology

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